• Family, friends and neighbors prove to be a valuable source of information regarding the day care centers. Consult these sources before deciding on a day care center
• Every state has a local department of social services, which provides the list of licensed day care providers
• Make a personal visit to the prospective day care center. Interview the day care staff personally
• Visit unannounced, and observe the interaction of the staff with the children
• One best way to get to know the day care staff and their behavior towards children is to involve you with the activities of the day care center to assist on special events
• Parents should make sure that the childcare center ensures free access to them anytime
• One of the primary requirements in selecting a day care center is to check the references of the day care center carefully
• Parents should ensure that the childcare center has the required training to take care of the children
• It is important for the parents to find out about the individuals interacting with the children who are not directly associated with the day care center
• It is essential for the parents to talk to their children each day about the happenings at the day care center

Parents who pay careful attention in choosing a good day care center can provide a healthy environment for the child to spend his time in their absence.